Ulrich, Howard Beach Seniors Laud Bus Program
Flanked by area seniors and non-profit staff, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) officially announced on Monday that his office has helped to allocate funds…
Woodhaven
Concern Grows Over de Blasio Housing Plan
Perhaps the most ambitious project of his mayoralty, Hizzoner Bill de Blasio’s 10-year, five-borough affordable housing plan is not without its critics. Just ask some…
Memoir is Love Letter to Broad Channel & Howard Beach
Marguerite Rocholl’s dad, photojournalist Edward Clarity, many moons ago helped the New York Daily News nab a Pulitzer Prize. And on the plaque that was…
The Amazing Adrien Comes Full Circle
It’s been a long time since “The Amazing Adrien” performed his magic act and entertained children around his native Woodhaven community. Amazing as it may…
Woodhaven History Buffs Dig Up Clues on Mary Eldert
A mystery grows in Queens. The Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society last week uncovered more information on a 19th century area resident and civic leader,…
Fire Engulfs Woodhaven Homes
An out-of-control barbecue blaze ended up damaging several 88th Street homes in Woodhaven, but left no one injured, fire officials said. The…
Ulrich, Communities Prep for Participatory Budgeting
While formal meetings to discuss proposals and vote are still several months in the offing, City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) and community leaders talked…
Woodhaven Cleanup Continues
Woodhaven volunteers will hit the streets once again this weekend in an ongoing effort to rid the streets of unsightly graffiti. The Woodhaven Residents’…
Program Preps Woodhaven Women for Success
An affordable education program is helping Woodhaven women make the grade. For only $30, women 19 years old and up can enroll in special classes…
106th Pct., DA Help Secure High Bail for Lindenwood Car Thief
An alleged area auto thief is stewing in jail this week thanks largely to the high bail set by the presiding judge at arraignment. Richard…
Saint Thomas Pastor Defends Cutting Woodhaven Basketball Program
The Woodhaven pastor who chose to nix the coveted Catholic Youth Organization basketball program at Saint Thomas the Apostle said financial concerns and accountability issues…
Pasta Party to Benefit WRHVAC
The top portion of 78-19 Jamaica Ave. collapsed more than one year ago, but the Woodhaven Richmond Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps is still buried in…
City Moves on Woodhaven Traffic Woes
Changes are coming to Woodhaven and Cross Bay boulevards as the city prepares to put shovels to pavement this coming fall. The street improvement project…
Southern Queens Pre-K Clear to Launch
The city kept busy this summer making sure its universal pre-kindergarten sites were ready to launch on Sept. 4, but announced some sites were still…
Assembly Cmte. Vetting Forest Park Camera Request
While a sexual predator responsible for six attacks in Forest Park remains at large, the application to install security cameras on the grounds is still…